We’ve never seen a mosh pit in the morning time before,” she grins as we get in our first slam of the day to their cover of ...

He makes it sound easy, but the decision to re-join The Ataris and present their 2004 hit album ‘So Long Astoria’ to the world again came from the kind of soul-searching that a lot of us found ...

The Hammy Nation, as Heart Attack Man’s fans term themselves, didn’t mind the delay at all, showing up in droves to the Key Club Stage, which Paduch appreciated: “I love it. I think it’s great. I feel ...

Time wasn’t kind to The Young Hearts’ dreams, but it was to their craft. ‘The Good, The Bad & The Rest Of Us’ is the sound of a band making music on their terms, in a way that works for them. It’s a ...

Punktastic's current Editor-In-Chief. Photographer, nerd, I watch far too many horror movies and get way too attached to fictional characters ...

As London venues go, the Royal Albert Hall must be one of the most iconic. The striking red brick, terracotta façade and domed roof have hosted a multitude of performances for over 150 years. The ...

Andrew Falkous deserves your support. He’s an artist. Check out his blog, it’s a treatise on self-sabotage. For better or, more frequently worse, he will make the choice that allows him to make music.

First time around, the Nu-metal era was all a bit embarrassing. Old music was dead, the weird kids were cool and there was a frenzied embrace of something new. Everyone wanted a piece of the pie, the ...

Self-awareness is important. The ability to talk to yourself, to assess your actions and improve is vital. Scottish upstarts Newshapes know this. In fact, their new EP is called ‘A Conversation With ...

As London venues go, the Royal Albert Hall must be one of the most iconic. The striking red brick, terracotta façade and domed roof have hosted a multitude of performances for over 150 years. The ...

Those Damn Crows, AKA Welsh Black Stone Cherry, are moving on through the music galaxy, paying tribute to the experiences they leave in the dust. While the comparison to Chris Robertson’s band is ...

Most bands pride themselves on a personal connection with their fans, but no-one can be closer to their supporters than the Bouncing Souls. During the dark and tedious pandemic years, the band started ...